Towns & cities · East of England
Chesterton
Chesterton — village in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Overton for Ferry Meadows · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chesterton, the nearest railway station is Overton for Ferry Meadows, located 3.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Chesterton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 95 people. Address: PE7. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.5400°, -0.3400°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Chesterton is a small village and civil parish of exactly 56 households in Cambridgeshire, England. The village lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest of central Peterborough, near the city's Alwalton district. Chesterton is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being a historic county of England. In the 17th century, Chesterton was the home of John Dryden's family, who lived in Chesterton manor. In the 1870s, Chesterton was described as "a parish in the district of Peterborough and county of Huntingdon; on the verge of the county, and on Ermine-street and the river Nen, 2½ miles SE of Castor r. station, and 5½ SW of Peterborough. Post town, Castor, under Peterborough. Acres, 1, 330. Real property, £2, 447. Pop., 129. Houses, 22."
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Background
History
Chesterton is rich in Roman history, with the name Chesterton meaning "Roman site farm/settlement". MR A. Guest presents the Romans appearance as impressive, when he states "The Roman colonisation of the parish was impressive. Their first appearance was military, a five acre fort at Water Newton on the North border of Chesterton, which was built in the mid first century to guard the crossing of the Nene. A Civil settlement soon appeared at the gates of the fort, this became Chesterton with its North and West boundary being the River Nene and Billings Brook respectively. Durobrivae was contained within this boundary, with a Roman Signal Station at its highest point near its Southern border."…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5400, -0.3400
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Huntingdonshire
- Parish
- Chesterton
- Postcode
- PE7
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
- Population
- 95
- Nearest railway station
- Overton for Ferry Meadows — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q955904 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chesterton, Huntingdonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Church of St Michael Chesterton - geograph.org.uk - 265404.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Chesterton Mound
Castles · 0.3 km
Parish Church of St Michael
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Chesterton
Villages · 0.9 km
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The Manor House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Alwalton Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Wind Mill About 150 Yds South East Of Castor Mill
Windmills · 1.9 km
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Castor Mill
Mills · 2.0 km
Durobrivae, Roman Town
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Roman temple at Area P, Durobrivae
Follies · 2.1 km
Pearl Assurance War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Haddon
Villages · 2.3 km
Durobrivae
Hill forts · 2.3 km
Chesterton is a village in Cambridgeshire, located in the London region, with a population of 95. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 95
- Administrative county
- Cambridgeshire
- Constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
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Things to see in Chesterton
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Bird In Flight
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Castor Mill
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Durobrivae
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Ferry Bridge
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Parish Church of St Michael
Parish Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Huntingdonshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire, England, UK.
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The Mill
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📷 5Miniature railways · East of England
Ferry Meadows Minature Railway
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Sibson Lake
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📷 5Archaeological sites · East of England
Durobrivae, Roman Town
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📷 5Historic houses · East of England
Roman Barn
Roman Barn — a historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Alwalton Manor
Alwalton Manor — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Church of St Kyneburgha, Castor
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📷 5Windmills · East of England
Wind Mill About 150 Yds South East Of Castor Mill
Wind Mill About 150 Yds South East Of Castor Mill — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · East of England
Pearl Assurance War Memorial
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📷 5Public art & sculpture · East of England
Pyramid
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📷 5Follies · East of England
Roman temple at Castor villa
Roman temple at Castor villa — a temple folly in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Follies · East of England
Roman temple in Ailsworth
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📷 5Follies · East of England
Roman temple at Area P, Durobrivae
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Elton Hall
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Robin Hood And Little John Stones
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
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📷 5Campsites · East of England
Lakeview Campsite
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Nearby
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · East of England
Parish Church of St Michael
Parish Church of St Michael — Grade I listed church in Huntingdonshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic houses · East of England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Alwalton, Huntingdonshire, England, UK.
📷 5Manor houses · East of England
Alwalton Manor
Alwalton Manor — a manor in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · East of England
Wind Mill About 150 Yds South East Of Castor Mill
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Where to eat & stay near Chesterton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Lakeview Campsite
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Glade Campsite
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Ferry Meadows
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chesterton?
- Chesterton is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE7), in the parish of Chesterton.
- What is Chesterton?
- Chesterton — village in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chesterton?
- The nearest railway station is Overton for Ferry Meadows, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE7.
- Is Chesterton free to visit?
- Yes, Chesterton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chesterton?
- The nearest railway station is Overton for Ferry Meadows, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE7.